Straits Times Reflections T3 W5

In Section page 3

A Deadly Business

1a) What are the 2 worrying trends about drug trafficking mentioned in the article?

b) Why are Singaporeans increasingly being used as "drug mules"?

2) What will you do if you find out that one of your friends is selling drugs? How will you react if someone tries to sell you drugs?

Answer:

1a)Teens as young as 14 have been arrested for trafficking, although it is not known how many have been convicted and more Singaporeans are being arrested for drug crimes overseas. Between 2002 and 2006 ,some 330 were caught in Thailand and Malaysia,where many are now behind bars.

b)Because Singaporeans do not need a visa for many places, and they are less likely to be checked because of Singapore's reputation for being tough on drugs.

2)I will caution my classmate and advise him/her that is not good to deal with drugs. If he does not listen to me, I will respect his/her decision, as I know that everyone has their own reason for their actions .

Straits Times Reflections T3 W4

Home Section Page 1

Hawkers fall prey to brazen break-ins.

1a) Why is it easy for burglers to break into stalls at the two markets in the Kallang area?

b) What is the Geylang East Central Merchants' Association going to do about the break-ins?

2. What do you think should be done to tighten the security of the markets? What do you think of the burglars who brazenly break into the stalls?

Answers

1a)The units are opened at the top ,leaving them exposed to thieves. They just need to get up on the pipes or the metal bars

b)They look into improving and developing the security standard by changing the stalls' layout and design.

2)I think installing CCTV around the hawker centre especially the places where maybe unprotected would be enough.

Straits Times Reflections T3 W3

In Section Page 8

3 Cheers for the Team

1. (a) Why is cheerleading an expensive sport?
   

(b) What makes cheerleading such a tough sport?

2. What is your opinion of cheerleaders? If given a chance, would you join cheerleading? Why/ why not?

Answers
1.(a) the pom-pom that is imported from taiwan is about $50-$70,the tailored costumes is about $100-$400,Gymnastic classes and workshop is $50 per session,Tights from fashion outlets are from $2-$25,training mat $50 a piece,shoes from $90-$150,nutritional supplement and vitamins from $50 to$130,hair product about $50 for a team.
(b)cheerleader put in hours of practice several times a week never minding blood,sweat and tears.It requires teamwork to do the stunt. It is a challenging and requires resilience,perseverance and passion.
2)I think they are independent and motivating people.No , I am not a sporty person.